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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement

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If you need to replace your laptop’s fan please refer to this guide. Exercise caution before beginning this guide by ensuring that the laptop is unplugged and turned off. To complete the replacement of your fan, you will need a plastic opening tool, a #0 Philips head screw driver, and a pair of tweezers.

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn off and power down the laptop before proceeding with the guide.

      • Flip your laptop over and place on a flat surface so you can access the screws on the base cover.

      • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the five screws on the base cover.

      • The screws are not removable.

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    2. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the base cover by inserting a plastic opening tool in between the cover and the rest of the laptop.

      • Once the tool is inserted, slide the tool along the edges of the case and push down on the opening tool to detach the case.

      • You may need to move the tool to different locations to fully release the back cover.

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug the fan connector from the motherboard.

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    2. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws holding the heat sink to the motherboard.

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    3. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the fan up and out and remove it from the device.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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